My bike is making a ticking sound when I roll it back and forth.

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Jun 29, 2018 | 11:20 PM

#11

Phideux

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From: South Carolina

I've got a slight downhill going to my house. Occasionally I will cut the engine and coast about 100yds going between 10-20mph, just to listen for squeaking bearings, non engine noises, whatever. Pop start it and ride the rest of the way home.

Jun 30, 2018 | 12:06 AM

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Gazzalodi

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You now have a reason to buy a service manual and tools. Enjoy.

Did you check to see if you have a rock or something stuck in your tire treads?

Jun 30, 2018 | 05:54 AM

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geezer glide 56

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I have seen the plastic vent hose from the fuel tank end up contacting the belt cause the noise you are describing. Check the area where your belt enters behind the primary housing.

Jun 30, 2018 | 06:48 AM

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Cogswell

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Beckner

Bike is off but I'm getting a ticking sound when I move it slowly. Ticking speeds up the faster I move it.

You are obviously on the wrong motorcycle, you should be on a BMW GS Adventure.

Jun 30, 2018 | 06:56 AM

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Iceman24

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What kind of bike...Harley, pedal, fart powered...??

Last edited by Iceman24; Jun 30, 2018 at 06:57 AM.

Jun 30, 2018 | 01:24 PM

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judgedelta

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From: Mississippi

As my doctor told me when I reported that my arm hurt when bent a certain way: "Stop doing that." It is better to not roll your bike back and forth. Just roll it forth, with the engine running, at highway speed. That noise won't bother you again.

Jun 30, 2018 | 01:35 PM

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hardheaded

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look for a rock in the tread or in the belt somewhere. My Heritage made a ticking sound and it turned out to be the main drive gear bearing in the transmission. Would only make the noise when there was tension on the belt. Loosen belt and roll the wheel no noise. Tighten the belt to specs. and it would start ticking again. I replaced the main drive gear bearing and all has been well for many miles. Look for the easy stuff first !